PACE Mechanical Handling is guaranteeing potato packers using its robotic and automated end-of-line packing solutions complete peace of mind with the introduction of AI-powered functionality.

As of this month, PACE is incorporating artificial intelligence and free performance monitoring into the HMI on all of its machines.

The artificial intelligence within the ‘Gateway’ monitors various wearing components within PACE’s robots, stitchers, weighers and palletisers and issues an alert by text or email if a loss of performance is detected, signalling that maintenance might be required.

“For many years, we have offered remote access as an optional feature to our customers, but now with advances in technology, we have decided to include the Gateway feature as standard,” says Nick Cesare, director of PACE Mechanical Handling. “Unlike some other companies involved in end-of-line automation, we are offering Gateway functionality completely free of charge to people buying brand new lines from us for the duration of their ownership of the system.

PACE’s automated end-of-line packing and palletising solutions are particularly popular in the potato industry, with the company completing more than 100 installations on farms, packhouses and processing factories.

Established in 1996, PACE uses four core products to develop reliable, efficient, and cost-effective automated packaging and palletising solutions: the Gemini twin-head weigher, Orion Weigher, Orion Weigher and sack placer, and the CBC sack placer and stitcher line.

Want to know more about our automated packing lines and service plans? Call 01775 630 900.